Lyall Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lyall means 'son of Fhialghas' in Gaelic and has a strong and powerful connotation.
Meaning of the Name Lyall
Lyall is of Scottish origin and has Gaelic roots. It is derived from the Gaelic name MacFhialghaigh, meaning 'son of Fhialghas'. The name Fhialghas itself means 'wolf-like' or 'wolf lover'. Lyall is a masculine name that has a strong and powerful connotation. It is a unique name that represents bravery and loyalty.
Popularity of the Name Lyall
The popularity for the name Lyall peaked in popularity in the year 1929 with 16 births, which ranked number 4,031 out of 8,714 unique names for that year. Lyall had the most male births in 1929 with 16, which ranked number 1,934 out of 4,545 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Lyall
Popularity of Lyall by State
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